Reviewing: HTC Dream (T-Mobile G1)
The T-Mobile G1 (also marketed as the Android Dev Phone 1 and the HTC Dream in other parts of the world) is an Internet-enabled smartphone with an operating system designed by Google and hardware designed by HTC. It is the first phone to the market that uses the Android mobile device platform. It was released in the US and the UK in October 2008, and is now available in other countries including Australia, Netherlands, France and Germany.
Title: Google Android G1 review
Pros: The Android Marketplace, Browsing the web with the touchscreen, Gmail and Gchat
Cons: The hardware is too Fisher Price-esque, Lack of video camera, Battery life
Overall Score: 8 out of 10
The G1 is a smart choice for anyone who doesn`t want an iPhone, whether that be due to the O2 exclusivity, the fact they`re an Apple hater, or they despise the lack of truly open source applications on offer. The G1 is a fair alternative to the iPhone, but also a darn good phone in its own right. The best thing about it is it`ll only get better, with the Android Marketplace launching properly next January, and thousands, if not millions, of people creating and adding to the rich Android platform.
by T3.com on 28/04/2009 9:00:40 AM
